The Military Hiking Hack Can Seriously Level Up Your Walks – And You Probably Already Own It

While we all know that walking is great for our bodies and improves our overall fitness, some keen walkers have started levelling up their strolls in a trend called “rucking”.

Originating in the military, rucking involves walking but with a weight on your back, usually in the form of, you guessed it, a rucksack. According to a paper published in the Australian Army Journal back in 2010, rucking is a staple of international military training, as soldiers must be able to carry weapons, food and other supplies for long distances.